Notices, News, and Updates
All News and Updates
July 2026
Your VNS Health Medicare Patients May Receive the Health Outcomes Survey
Beginning in August and continuing through November, some of your VNS Health Medicare (HMO) patients may receive the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
July 2026
[Webinar] Strengthen Documentation and Close Gaps – In Just 1 Hour
In just one hour, you’ll learn practical ways to strengthen documentation, address common gaps, and better reflect your patients’ health status—without adding extra work to your day.
April 2026
Supporting Members Through PCP Attribution Updates
To help members stay connected to the providers they see most often, we recently updated Primary Care Provider (PCP) assignments for individuals whose claims and visit history show they regularly receive care from a different PCP than the one listed on their ID card.
April 2026
Glycemic Status Assessment: Supporting Proactive Diabetes Care
Annual A1C testing helps catch uncontrolled diabetes early, guide treatment, and prevent avoidable complications. Timely testing and follow-up can improve outcomes for members and support quality performance.
April 2026
Reduce Preventable Cardiovascular Events with Timely Statin Therapy
Statin therapy can significantly reduce cardiovascular risk for eligible members with diabetes. Reviewing care gaps, starting appropriate treatment, and supporting adherence can make a meaningful impact on outcomes.
April 2026
Ensure Patients Can Reach You When They Need You
Keeping your provider directory information up to date helps patients connect with your office and supports timely access to care. Please review your practice details in the provider portal to ensure everything is accurate.
April 2026
Health Outcomes Survey – What You Need to Know
The Health Outcomes Survey helps capture how members are doing physically, mentally, and in daily life. Encouraging members to complete the survey can help ensure their health status and care experience are accurately reflected.
April 2026
Strengthening Depression Screening and Follow‑Up to Improve Member Outcomes
Annual depression screening and timely follow-up support whole-person health and help connect members to needed care. Accurate coding and documentation are essential for care coordination and behavioral health support.
February 2026
New Part D Measures Supporting Safe Medication Use
Two new CMS-approved Part D measures aim to reduce high-risk medication combinations and improve outcomes for Medicare members. See how VNS Health is proactively partnering with providers to support safe prescribing and medication management.
February 2026
Helping Patients Document Their Care Wishes: Advanced Care Directives
Advance care planning conversations play a critical role in aligning care with patients’ goals. Explore practical ways providers can support these discussions, submit completed directives, and understand related coding considerations.